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The need for financial leadership in IT asset management.

Government Finance Review

| February 01, 2007 | Meehan, Robert | COPYRIGHT 2007 Government Finance Officers Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

How often do we face a problem where the solution offers an opportunity to save more money than the cost of the solution? A ticking time bomb lies in every business and government that does not maintain precise control of IT assets. The environment for managing IT assets has changed, presenting increased financial and regulatory risks. You can no longer assume that your processes for managing IT assets are adequate. However, actual experience demonstrates that improving processes for managing IT assets can result in major cost savings. This article explores the nature of the threats and cost saving opportunities, why the finance officer should take the lead, options for ...

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